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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Hall

Waffle House workers demand protection from violent customers: ‘We’re not MMA fighters’

Courtesy: USSW

Waffle House cook Gerald Green is aware of the reputation of his workplace. Dozens of online videos documenting late night brawls at the 24/7 diner chain give the impression that its staff are ready to fight unruly customers at a moment’s notice.

But Green, who works in Georgia, says he and his colleagues are tired of having to throw hands and flip pancakes at the same time, and are calling on the company to take action.

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